15/06/2026
They need somewhere to land.
This notebook makes me smile — it is not exactly understated. 😊
But it reminds me of something important:
Writing things down changes the relationship we have with our own intentions.
When a plan stays in your head, it is easy to renegotiate.
When you can see it, it becomes a cue. ✍️
Dr Gail Matthews’ research found that people who wrote down their goals achieved significantly more than those who only thought about them.
And research by Professor Kuniyoshi Sakai and colleagues suggests that paper may support memory because it gives the brain richer spatial and tactile cues.
That does not mean phone notes are useless. 📱
They are brilliant for catching ideas on the move.
But for committing, clarifying, and coming back to what matters, paper may have an advantage.
So perhaps the rule is simple:
Capture anywhere.
Commit somewhere visible. 🧭
Tiny move for this week:
Write one sentence somewhere you will see it:
“This week, I am committing to ______.”
Your brain is always listening.
Give it something clear to listen for.
What idea or plan would benefit from being written down this week?
